Columbus School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Columbus School District operates 4 schools with just over 100 teachers and instructors. The tables below display teacher salaries for the entire state of Kansas, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Kansas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Kansas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,920 | $23,560-$61,790 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $55,100 | $40,990 - $77,390 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,060 | $45,920 - $72,280 |
| Middle School Teacher | $57,970 | $46,400 - $73,660 |
| High School Teacher | $56,590 | $45,880 - $74,000 |
| PE Teacher | $48,980 | $19,240 - $77,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary ranges for special education teachers in Kansas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $40,920 | $23,560-$61,790 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $62,390 | $46,410 - $80,520 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Kansas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $33,340-$68,280 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $92,880 | $72,870 - $122,540 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,630 | $38,000 - $76,310 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Kansas, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Columbus School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Kansas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $15,042 | $10,751 |
| Administrators | $11,736 | $13,445 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Columbus School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Columbus School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Columbus School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 92 | 94 | 97 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 12 | 14 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 49 | 52 | 52 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Columbus School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 50 | 50 | 54 |
| Other Support Staff | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Columbus School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Columbus School District manages 4 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Riverton School District (3 Schools)
- Baxter Springs School District (4 Schools)
- Cherokee School District (4 Schools)
- Galena School District (4 Schools)
- Oswego School District (4 Schools)
Columbus School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School 810 South High School Ave Columbus KS 66725 (620) 429-3943 |
4-8 | 32 | 374 |
| Columbus High School 124 South High School Ave Columbus KS 66725 (620) 429-3821 |
8-12 | 31 | 314 |
| Highland Elementary School 319 North High School St Columbus KS 66725 (620) 429-3032 |
2-3 | 13 | 149 |
| Park Elementary School 724 East Garfield St Columbus KS 66725 (620) 429-3905 |
PK-1 | 14 | 215 |